16 people found in container aboard Rosslare-bound ship

Sixteen people have been found aboard a ship bound for Rosslare in County Wexford.

It is understood they were located in the container on a Stena Line ship sailing from Cherbourg and due to arrive this afternoon.

The 'Stena Horizon' left the French harbour at approximately 9.15pm last night.

All sixteen are understood to be alive.

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